1. Dr. Thomas Gibson named new chancellor of UW-Stevens Point

    Appointment takes effect January 11, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, who served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which has campus locations in Stevens Point, Wausau, and Marshfield. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today […]

  2. Supporting student behavioral health a continuing priority in the UW System (news summary)

    MADISON, Wis. – In a time of growing need, the University of Wisconsin System continues to focus on enhancing its services to support student behavioral health. “The topic continues to make headlines and take on new meaning in light of the pandemic and social unrest in recent months,” said Dr. Artanya Wesley, Vice Chancellor for […]

  3. UW System continuing progress addressing student behavioral health needs

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and its 13 universities, in continued response to a priority of the Board of Regents, are implementing and funding improvements to student behavioral health services while other changes remain in process. “The Board of Regents understands the high importance of student well-being, and we appreciate the heightened progress our […]

  4. President Thompson announces expansion of UW System compliance efforts

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced the expansion of UW System’s compliance efforts to further protect precollege youth, faculty, staff, and college students. Changes to existing protocols include establishing direct compliance reporting to the UW System President and the Board of Regents, hiring an administrator of youth protection and compliance, and […]

  5. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson to resume university leadership role

    MADISON, Wis.— Chancellor Dwight Watson will be returning to lead the UW-Whitewater campus starting Monday, October 5. UW System concluded a thorough investigation of certain allegations made against Chancellor Watson and found them to be without merit. Regent President Andrew S. Petersen issued the following statement: “I am glad this thorough investigation has concluded and […]